TV Aerial Repair Across Essex
Storm damage, poor signal, broken cables, lost channels — most repairs completed the same day
If your picture is breaking up, you have lost channels, or your aerial came down in a storm, call Roger at Advanced Aerials. Based in Tiptree near Colchester, we cover all of Essex and carry everything needed to fix most aerial problems in a single visit.
We use professional signal metering equipment to diagnose the fault before touching anything, so you get a straight answer about what the problem is and what it will cost to fix — no guesswork and no unnecessary work.
What We Repair
- Storm-Damaged Aerials — straightening and re-aligning bent aerials, replacing broken elements or the full aerial if it is beyond repair
- Poor or Breaking Signal — meter testing to identify whether the issue is the aerial, the cable, a connector or an amplifier
- Broken or Waterlogged Cable — replacing deteriorated coaxial cable from the aerial head down to your TV points
- Corroded Connectors — F-connectors and coax connectors at the aerial head and at wall plates are a common failure point, especially after a few years of exposure
- Aerial Re-alignment — if your aerial has shifted on its pole or bracket, we re-point it to the nearest transmitter and lock it back in position
- Failed Distribution Amplifiers — if you have multiple TV points fed from one aerial, a failed amplifier will drop signal or cut it entirely
- Complete Aerial Replacement — when the aerial is too old or damaged to be worth repairing, we fit a new high-gain digital aerial in the best position for your property
- Communal System Faults — headend equipment and distribution cabling in blocks of flats, HMOs and commercial premises
“Roger was absolutely fantastic from quote to finish. The project was completed to perfection. A complete transformation of the room.”
“Extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company and will definitely use him again. 5 star service.”
“Five star service from start to finish. Roger was able to hide all of our wires. Our living room feels 100x bigger and brighter.”
“Roger has done a great job fitting our 65inch TV, setting up the sound system and putting wires within the wall. Great guy and great job!”
“Turned up at exactly the time he said he would. Very professional and good quality work whilst being tidy. Would highly recommend Roger.”
“Two TVs neatly fitted to walls and cables all hidden. Very happy with the quality of the work done. Would certainly recommend.”
“Amazing service from Roger. Put up a TV onto the chimney breast and hid all the cables. Very knowledgeable and worked around any issues.”
“Excellent service. Very punctual and polite. Very good speedy installation with care. Minimal fuss. Can highly recommend this company.”
“Turned up on time, friendly and knowledgeable — did exactly what I needed. All of the wires were hidden just as he said. Very happy.”
“Roger was absolutely fantastic from quote to finish. The project was completed to perfection. A complete transformation of the room.”
“Extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company and will definitely use him again. 5 star service.”
“Five star service from start to finish. Roger was able to hide all of our wires. Our living room feels 100x bigger and brighter.”
“Roger has done a great job fitting our 65inch TV, setting up the sound system and putting wires within the wall. Great guy and great job!”
“Turned up at exactly the time he said he would. Very professional and good quality work whilst being tidy. Would highly recommend Roger.”
“Two TVs neatly fitted to walls and cables all hidden. Very happy with the quality of the work done. Would certainly recommend.”
“Amazing service from Roger. Put up a TV onto the chimney breast and hid all the cables. Very knowledgeable and worked around any issues.”
“Excellent service. Very punctual and polite. Very good speedy installation with care. Minimal fuss. Can highly recommend this company.”
“Turned up on time, friendly and knowledgeable — did exactly what I needed. All of the wires were hidden just as he said. Very happy.”
How We Diagnose Aerial Faults
A lot of aerial problems get misdiagnosed over the phone. Rather than guessing, Roger brings professional signal strength and quality meters to every job. These give a clear reading of signal level and bit error rate at the aerial head, at the TV point, and at points in between — which means we can pinpoint whether the problem is the aerial itself, the cable run, a connector, or a splitter.
Common Causes of Poor Signal
Damaged Aerial
Elements bent by wind or corrosion on older aerials. Sometimes repairable, sometimes a replacement is the more reliable fix.
Waterlogged Cable
Coaxial cable that has been exposed to moisture loses its shielding. Signal drops, pixelation and total loss of channels are typical symptoms.
Corroded Connectors
The F-connector at the aerial head is exposed to weather year-round. Even a slight corrosion on the pin causes a significant signal drop.
Alignment Drift
A pole clamp that has worked loose over time allows the aerial to rotate away from the transmitter. Pixelation in high winds is a giveaway.
Failed Amplifier
Distribution amplifiers in multi-point systems fail over time. When they go, signal drops on every TV in the house simultaneously.
Transmitter Issue
Planned engineering work on the local transmitter can cause temporary signal loss. We check before visiting to rule this out and save you a call-out fee.
After the Repair
Every repair comes with a 12-month guarantee on parts and labour. If the same fault returns within a year, we come back and fix it at no extra charge. We also carry full public liability insurance on every job.
If you need a new aerial rather than a repair, see our TV aerial installation page for full details on new aerial fitting across Essex.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My aerial was damaged in a storm. Do I need a full replacement?
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Do you repair communal aerials in flats?
Aerial Fault? Call Roger
Same-day service available across Essex. Call 07860 645446 or send us a message.
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